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Smart oven combos work best when you use bake/roast mode first to cook food through, then switch to air fry mode for the last 5 minutes for a crispy finish. Best recipes for combos: chicken wings, roast chicken, fries, and pizza.
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Combo appliances (Breville, Cuisinart, Ninja) combine a convection oven with an air fryer basket. Here's how to use both modes.
Air Fry Mode
Use for: chicken wings, fries, frozen foods, reheating- [[RECIPE: air-fryer-chicken-wings]]
- [[RECIPE: air-fryer-french-fries]]
Bake/Roast Mode
Use for: casseroles, roasted chicken, baked goods- [[RECIPE: beginners-roast-chicken]]
Combo Strategy
Start with bake/roast mode to cook through, then switch to air fry for the last 5 minutes to crisp the exterior. This works great for:- Chicken thighs (bake 20 min, air fry 5 min)
- Potatoes (bake 30 min, air fry 5 min)
- Pizza (bake 8 min, air fry 2 min)
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Is an air fryer oven better than a basket air fryer?
Basket air fryers crisp faster due to the smaller space. Oven-style air fryers hold more food and are more versatile. Choose based on whether you need capacity (oven) or crispiness (basket).
Can I use air fryer recipes in a smart oven?
Yes — use the air fry mode with the same temperature. You may need 1-2 extra minutes since oven-style air fryers have more space for air to circulate.
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